The conference is a tribute to the memory of Gian-Carlo Rota, one of the most
influential mathematicians of the second half of the 20th century, a founder
of modern Combinatorics, and a developer of the philosophical line of thought
rooted in the research of Husserl, Heidegger, and Ortega y Gasset.

Gian-Carlo Rota's intellectual footprint lies at the crossroads between modern
mathematics, phenomenology, and advanced computer science. His legacy is
still fostering innovative research in multiple fields.

Gian-Carlo Rota's activity both in the US and in Europe (with a
special attention to Italy) established a strong link between research
communities on different sides of the Atlantic whose effects are
still felt to these days.